Jim has not landed a TV role since playing butler Mr Carson in the hit series

Despite the drop in work, Jim says he only has fond memories of Downton and recalled one funny moment where co-star DAME MAGGIE SMITH made a beeline for GEORGE CLOONEY when he starred on a charity special.

Jim said: “She was vrrrrrooooom right in there, sat centre screen, though she was not scripted to be in the piece.

“Again unscripted, George took hold of Maggie’s hand and kissed it. At which point Dame Maggie, 81 years old, fell off the sofa!”